Thunderful Extends Distribution Agreement With Nintendo
Games Industry Biz reports: "Thunderful Group has secured an extension of its long-running partnership with Nintendo, in which it handles the distribution for all...
YouTube Now Requires Creators To Disclose When Realistic Content Was Made With AI
TechCrunch reports: "YouTube is now requiring creators to disclose to viewers when realistic content was made with AI, the company announced on Monday. The...
MrBeast Tries Another Platform With Game Show On Prime
Next TV reports: "Prime Video has ordered Beast Games, a series based on a YouTube show from MrBeast. It will see 1,000 contestants compete...
Google Researchers Unveil ‘VLOGGER’, An AI That Can Bring Still Photos To Life
VentureBeat reports: "Google researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence system that can generate lifelike videos of people speaking, gesturing and moving — from...
LinkedIn Wants To Have Games On Its Platform
Insider Gaming reports: "LinkedIn is known as the ‘professional’ social network, primarily used to showcase profiles about work, motivation, and the desire to progress...
New AAA Studio Muddy Robot Launches
Games Industry Biz reports: "A new AAA studio has launched, composed of industry veterans from EA, Sony, Blizzard, Disney, Apple, and Google. Founded in...
Starbucks Is Shutting Down Its NFT Rewards Program
Mashable reports: "The Starbucks NFT rewards program will soon be no more. In late 2022, Starbucks dipped its toes into the world of Web3...
Griffin Gaming Partners Welcomes Aaron Loeb as New Operating Partner
Los Angeles, CA – Griffin Gaming Partners, the world’s leading venture capital firm
focused on the global gaming market, is proud to announce the addition...
NBCUniversal Working With Google, LiveRamp To Use First Party-Data For Personalized CTV Ads
Next TV reports: "NBCUniversal said it is working with Google and LiveRamp to deliver more effective personalized commercials on connected TV. NBCU is implementing...
Deezer Has Deleted 26M ‘Useless’ Tracks Since It Launches Artist-Centric Model With Universal Music...
Music Business Worldwide reports: "France-headquartered streaming service Deezer’s soon-to-be-former CEO, Jeronimo Folgueira, has been raising the alarm for some time about low-quality content flooding...
Reddit Introduces A New Ad Format That Looks Similar To Posts Made By Users
TechCrunch reports: "Reddit is introducing a new ad format that looks similar to posts made by users on the platform, the company announced on...
Virtuos Acquire Beyond-FX
Games Industry Biz reports: "Virtuos has acquired the Los Angeles-based VFX studio Beyond-FX for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2015, Beyond-FX is a co-development...
Microsoft Launches Copilot Pro Worldwide With A One-Month Free Trial
The Verge reports: "Microsoft is expanding its $20 monthly Copilot Pro subscription to more markets today, after launching the AI-powered assistant for consumers in...
BBC News FAST Channel Launched By AMC Networks, BBC Studios
Next TV reports: "AMC Networks and BBC Studios said the launched a BBC News 24-hour free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel. The new channel...
Turtle Beach Is Buying Fortnite Festival Guitar Creator PDP For $118 Million
IGN reports: "Turtle Beach is acquiring Performance Designed Products in a $118 million deal that brings together two major third-party gaming accessory manufactuers....
GGWP Partners With 25 Game Companies On Gamer Safety
GamesBeat reports: "GGWP, a platform dedicated to fostering positive player experiences, has teamed up with 25 game studios and other game companies to deliver...
Paramount Global Sells Stake In Viacom18 To India’s Reliance For $500 Million
Deadline reports: "Paramount Global has sold its 13% equity interest in Viacom18 Media to Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries for the equivalent $517 million. The...
Embracer Group Divests ‘Core’ Saber Interactive Assets In Deal Worth $247 Million
Game Developer reports: "Embracer Group has sold a number of key Saber Interactive assets, including studios such as 3D Realms, Slipgate, New World Interactive,...
YouTube Reveals New Design For Its TV App
Phone Arena reports: "YouTube has just announced a new design for its TV app that will be rolled out to all users over the...
Most Subscription Mobile Apps Don’t Make Money, New Report Shows
TechCrunch reports: "Investors know that most startups fail, but something that may be less understood is how few mobile apps actually make money. According...